Fri Oct 18 13:11:22 UTC 2024: ## Kohli’s Century Cut Short as India Trail New Zealand in Thrilling Test Match
**Bengaluru, India:** A dramatic end to day three of the first Test between India and New Zealand left the home team trailing by 125 runs. While Virat Kohli celebrated his 31st Test century and reached the milestone of 9000 Test runs, his innings was cut short by Glenn Phillips on the final ball of the day.
Kohli, unbeaten on 70, looked set to guide India closer to New Zealand’s first innings total of 402. He had partnered with Sarfaraz Khan, who ended the day on 70 not out, for a crucial 136-run stand for the third wicket.
The nail-biting dismissal of Kohli leaves India with a mountain to climb in the remaining two days of the match. They still have 125 runs to make up to level the score.
All eyes will be on how the Indian team navigates the remaining two days, with Sarfaraz Khan’s crucial contribution and the rest of the batting line-up facing the challenge of overcoming the deficit.
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